Vincent Dancer – Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru La Romanée 2016 – Burgundy France

Vincent Dancer Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru La Romanée 2016 is an exceptionally rare Chardonnay from one of Chassagne-Montrachet’s most prized Premier Cru vineyards. Produced from organically farmed vines on steep limestone slopes, it combines remarkable mineral intensity, depth, and elegance with the precision that has made Vincent Dancer a cult name among Burgundy collectors.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay
• Region: Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru La Romanée, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2016
• Vineyard: La Romanée Premier Cru
• Exposure: East-facing hillside
• Soils: Stony limestone soils
• Vine Age: Planted between 1980 and 1994
• Farming: Organic
• Fermentation: Indigenous yeasts
• Aging: Approximately 17 months, including oak élevage
• Bottling: Unfiltered and unfined
• Style: Premier Cru white Burgundy

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Medium to full-bodied
• Fruit: White peach, citrus, lemon zest
• Savory: Hazelnut, crushed stone, subtle brioche notes
• Structure: Satiny, precise, and intensely mineral

Situated on the upper slopes of Chassagne-Montrachet, La Romanée benefits from excellent eastern exposure and stony limestone soils that naturally limit vigor and concentrate flavor. Vincent Dancer’s organic farming and low-intervention cellar practices allow the vineyard’s character to shine through, resulting in a wine of remarkable purity, tension, and longevity.

❤️ Why We Love It

• One of Chassagne-Montrachet’s most sought-after Premier Cru vineyards
• Produced by cult Burgundy grower Vincent Dancer
• Unfiltered and unfined for maximum terroir expression

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Lobster and langoustines
• Turbot and Dover sole
• Truffle-infused poultry dishes
• Aged Comté and alpine cheeses

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of rare white Burgundy
✓ Lovers of mineral-driven Chardonnay
✓ Fans of low-intervention winemaking
✕ Not ideal if you prefer fruit-forward or heavily oaked styles